We're Growing

[zipsbandman]

Looks like many are taking notice of our improvements on campus. The honors college has grown. Looks like there is a huge demand for on campus housing too.Largest Freshman Class in 15 YearsAkron, Ohio, Aug. 28, 2006 — The largest freshman class in 15 years, an overall student body increase of 3.7 percent, more students living on campus and an increase in high-achieving students mark an exciting start to the new academic year for The University of Akron, according to President Luis M. Proenza.The number of incoming freshmen — 4,137 — is the highest since 1990. Also setting a record this fall is the University's Honors College with 388 new students, bringing the total in that program to 1,150. Among the new additions are 42 valedictorians.First-day enrollment figures show the total number of students at the University this fall is 23,963, up 3.7 percent from the 23,115 students enrolled as of the first day of Fall Semester 2005. Credit hours are up 4.6 percent, from 263,803 last year to 276,355 this fall. Official enrollment figures are reported on the 14th day of the semester for all Ohio state universities.Another quality indicator — direct admission into one of the University's degree-granting colleges — also saw a large increase: 965 in 2006, up from 760 in 2005. Direct-admit students are those freshmen who have declared a major and have met the selective academic requirements of a particular college. Nine of the University's 12 colleges have selective admissions requirements.Many factors are making the University more attractive to students, Proenza says, including outstanding academic programs, award-winning student activities and the New Landscape for Learning campus enhancement initiative, which has made Akron's campus one of the most beautiful and technologically advanced in the nation.More University of Akron students are living on campus this year, as well, reflecting a growing demand that has spurred construction of another residence hall due to open next fall. This year, 2,761 students applied for a spot in one of the University's 14 residence halls, creating a waiting list.“All University faculty, staff and students have done a remarkable job in moving our institution forward,” Proenza says. “We will continue to build on these improvements, creating a new paradigm for higher education in which we measure ourselves by the value added to our students' lives and by their success.”

[ZachTheZip]

I wondered why there wasn't a parking space to found within 3 miles of campus this week. I usually park in the deck on Spicer, but it was full by 9:00 today! We need to seriously consider expanding campus, like mabye using the Central Hower property to build a new gigantic dorm.

[br30302004]

I have a friend that works in admissions and he told me UA had a wait list of 300 people for housing. UA also had the greatest increase in apps and freshman enrollemt out of any of the state schools..Good idea about building a massive dorm..

[zipboy]

A MAC title and bowl game does wonders. As JD said, a 3 hour commercial.

[gozips19]

that's great! i love the campus now... just missing one thing! does any one have the link for that article?